Senior Director, PGS and Enterprise Solutions Data Strategy & Architecture Lead

Pfizer

Confirmed live yesterday High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Collegeville, PADublin, IrelandCork, IrelandNew York, NY
Salary
$214,900–$358,100 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 3, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $243k
This role $286k
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This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $202,400–$283,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $286k versus about $243k for comparable roles.

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About Pfizer

Pfizer Inc. is one of the world''s largest biopharmaceutical companies, researching, developing, manufacturing, and marketing medicines and vaccines across multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Industry: Biopharmaceuticals

Pfizer currently has 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,400–$207,400 across 36 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Director, PGS and Enterprise Solutions Data Strategy & Architecture Lead

Senior Director, PGS and Enterprise Solutions Data Strategy & Architecture Lead joins the newly formed PGS & Enterprise Solutions Data Products & Platforms team. This leader establishes the intellectual foundation for AI-ready data products by defining target-state technical architecture, canonical data models, and governance policies across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain domains. The role involves creating data contracts, schema standards, and domain ontologies based on ISA-95 and ISA-88 international standards. Key responsibilities include managing data integrity in GxP regulated environments, leading a team of architects and stewards, and overseeing the technical roadmap for integrated data platforms. The position requires expertise in SAP ERP concepts, data engineering, and AI technologies to solve complex problems regarding data accessibility and contextualization. The successful candidate will ensure that all data work remains consistent with enterprise standards while meeting rigorous regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution.

What you'll do

  • Define and own the target-state technical data architecture and multi-year roadmap for PGS and Enterprise Solutions.
  • Manage the canonical data model and domain ontologies based on international standards like ISA-95 and ISA-88.
  • Establish data contracts, schema standards, and certification criteria to ensure all data products are trusted and accessible.
  • Provide formal sign-off on data and integration standards across a federated network of solution teams and partners.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of architects and stewards focused on pragmatic, delivery-oriented architecture.
  • Develop and direct technical data stewardship programs for specific domains in partnership with business owners.
  • Author and enforce data governance policies within GxP environments to ensure integrity and AI readiness.
  • Chair architecture reviews for major initiatives to guide build-versus-conform decisions and prevent redundant data builds.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Management, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in data architecture, data management, or data engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience leading teams and setting standards at enterprise scale.
  • Demonstrated ownership of enterprise data architecture, data models, and data standards in a large, federated organization.
  • Applied knowledge of AI technologies and requirements for "AI-ready" data strategy.
  • Experience establishing data governance in a regulated (GxP or comparable) environment including data integrity.
  • Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across business and technology organizations.
  • Work authorization in the United States.

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